Maintenance Manager

Torus•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will lead the development of a scalable maintenance function that supports Torus’s growing manufacturing operation. This role is intended to be a hands-on, working manager who can lead people while also bringing strong technical depth across industrial equipment, controls, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. The person in this role will help build systems, improve uptime, strengthen accountability, and establish the maintenance discipline needed to support a high-value, complex equipment environment. This role is especially important as Torus continues standing up new machinery, refining PM programs, and reducing reactive maintenance across the shop.

Requirements

10+ years of maintenance leadership or senior maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience as a hands-on maintenance leader, supervisor, or manager who can both lead people and contribute technically.
Strong PLC and controls experience across multiple platforms, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
Familiarity with controls concepts and languages including HMI/control narrative, structured text, function block, ladder logic, and diagnostics/troubleshooting.
Experience with maintenance systems such as CMMS/CMS platforms; eMaint or similar systems strongly preferred.
Experience with root cause analysis, downtime tracking, preventative maintenance planning, and OEE-related metrics.
Experience supporting complex, high-value industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and vendor management skills.
Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 and multi-platform PLC environments.
Familiarity with sheet metal, tube laser, plate laser, waterjet, and other CNC-controlled fabrication equipment.
Experience building or scaling a maintenance department in a fast-growing manufacturing organization.
Familiarity with critical spares programs, vendor-managed inventory, and automated replenishment practices.
Associate degree, technical degree, trade certifications, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the maintenance function across the facility, including team leadership, technical direction, training, and process development.
Serve as a working manager who can coach technicians while also directly supporting troubleshooting, diagnostics, and equipment recovery as needed.
Build and improve preventative maintenance programs, technician accountability, and maintenance workflows to reduce reactive work and unplanned downtime.
Oversee CMMS/CMS usage, including work tracking, maintenance planning, daily dashboards, and maintenance data accuracy.
Lead daily standups, root cause analysis efforts, downtime reviews, and ongoing maintenance performance improvement activities.
Manage critical spares strategy, inventory planning, max/min levels, and vendor relationships to support uptime and service readiness.
Support troubleshooting and maintenance strategy across a diverse equipment base including laser systems, waterjets, sheet metal equipment, CNC-controlled machinery, and other complex industrial systems.
Partner with facilities, production, engineering, and vendors to support maintenance planning, service coordination, and long-term equipment reliability.
Help build and develop a department that can operate independently, solve problems proactively, and scale with the business.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Rewards Package including equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Torus paid life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA-eligible medical plans with Torus covering 50% of medical premiums; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
Plan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.
Unlimited discretionary PTO
10 paid company holidays
Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
Team members receive Torus branded gear
Peer Recognition Program
Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks.